Survivor Support Advocate – Shelter & Hotline (Full-Time)

CVOEO; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Generous time off

Retirement plan

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Voices Against Violence, operating within CVOEO, seeks a Program Advocate to provide direct support and advocacy to survivors within the shelter program and coordinate services with other systems alongside the advocacy team.

The role also acts as backup for primary services such as hotline support, outreach, legal advocacy, family support, and general advocacy. Salary ranges hourly and reflects our commitment to empowering survivors and community education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field (Social Work, Counseling…) or equivalent education/experience.
• Must relate well to a wide variety of people in a non-judgmental, positive and competent manner.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and reliable transportation; willingness to travel within the CVOEO service area.
• Ability to uphold safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support and advocacy services to survivors within the shelter program.
• Coordinate services with other systems alongside the advocacy team.
• Back up primary services including hotline support, outreach, legal advocacy, family support, and general advocacy.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Service field

Job description

Voices Against Violence, operating within CVOEO, seeks a Program Advocate to provide direct support and advocacy to survivors within the shelter program and coordinate services with other systems alongside the advocacy team.

The role also acts as backup for primary services such as hotline support, outreach, legal advocacy, family support, and general advocacy. Salary ranges hourly and reflects our commitment to empowering survivors and community education.